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Online Discussion Rubric Online Discussion Rubric Online discussion assignments are worth 2 possible total points with 5 or more postings due each week. Rubric Code: PC327W By KSDavis Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Online Discussion Rubric
	Unacceptable 0 pts	Proficient ` 1 pts	Above and Beyond 2 pts
Substance Explores, explains, expands upon the readings. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter.	Unacceptable Postings reflect no evidence of assigned readings, no experience and no analysis	Proficient Fairly clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings, some experience and analysis explored	Above and Beyond Very clear that readings were understood by incorporation into postings. Personal experience and analysis included
Though Provoking Promotes interaction and generates thought provoking questions or remarks.	Unacceptable No evidence that any other postings have been read/Unwitting repetition of questions or points made by others	Proficient At least one point from another discussion post clearly built upon or argued in postings	Above and Beyond Multiple points from discussion posts or multiple participants clearly built upon or argued in postings
Posting Quantity Quantity of contributions	Unacceptable Replies only (regardless of number)	Proficient Met the minimum number of postings (original post and at least four reply)	Above and Beyond Exceeded the minimum number of postings (original posts and replies)
Writing Mechanics Adherence to academic spelling and grammar conventions.	Unacceptable Seven or more spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors	Proficient Fewer than 5 spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors	Above and Beyond No spelling, vocabulary, punctuation or grammar errors